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Mount Lambie

NSW 2790 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
57.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMountainQuietSemi-Rural
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About Mount Lambie

Mount Lambie is a small rural locality in the Blue Mountains foothills of New South Wales, situated approximately 110 kilometres west of Sydney within the Lithgow City Council area. The locality covers around 58 square kilometres of elevated pastoral land and bushland in the transition zone between the Blue Mountains plateau and the western slopes. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Mount Lambie is a quiet semi-rural community set among the distinctive highland landscapes of the NSW Central Tablelands.

The locality sits at elevation in the Blue Mountains foothills, offering dramatic views across the western slopes and a cool highland climate. Hartley and Lithgow are the nearest service towns, providing access to schools, supermarkets, and the heritage attractions of the historic Hartley Valley. The Great Western Highway connecting Sydney and Bathurst passes nearby, giving Mount Lambie residents a degree of connectivity that belies its rural character. The area suits those who value highland rural living within reasonable reach of both the Blue Mountains and the Lithgow region.

Mount Lambie falls under postcode 2790 and is governed by the Lithgow Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2790
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lithgow
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Blue Mountains
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.31°, 150.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
57.82 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2790

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2790, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,778
Median 2023–24
$54,836
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,148

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2790; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow
20 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink/Sydney Trains from Lithgow (~2 hrs to Central)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessed via Great Western Highway (A32); car needed to reach Lithgow station

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mount Lambie is a rural highland locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lithgow Local Government Area, which contains Mount Lambie. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
308.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
Motor vehicle theft
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
564.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
212.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Lithgow →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Lambie known for? +

Mount Lambie is known for its elevated position in the Blue Mountains foothills between Sydney and Bathurst, offering sweeping views, a cool highland climate, and quiet rural living near the historic Hartley Valley.

How far is Mount Lambie from Sydney? +

Mount Lambie is approximately 110 kilometres west of Sydney, making it roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains.

Does Mount Lambie have public transport? +

Mount Lambie has no local public transport. The nearest train station is Lithgow, approximately 20 kilometres away, with regular Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central.

What is the population of Mount Lambie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Lambie has a population of approximately 65 residents, making it a small and quiet highland rural community.

Is Mount Lambie a good place to live? +

Mount Lambie suits those who love highland rural living, with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery, clean highland air, and proximity to both Lithgow's services and the Blue Mountains tourist corridor.

What is the postcode for Mount Lambie? +

The postcode for Mount Lambie is 2790.

Is Mount Lambie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Lambie is part of the Lithgow LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.